Key Knowledge Things Common Use by Mother (2 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good. A scarce educational work for children, a charming volume told through twelve conversations between a mother and her daughters. The eighth edition of this scarce work.An educational work for children, told through a series of twelve conversations which encompass a wide range of subjects, such an imports, honey, cream, leather, English history, weaving, printing, and more. The dialogues take place between a mother and her two daughters, Helen and Louisa.Illustrated with a frontispiece.By Maria Elizabeth Budden.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the boards and spine, resulting in a small amount of loss of leather to the rear joint. Light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Light spots to the paste downs and endpapers. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Undated but c.1835. Three works bound in one volume. Seventh Edition; Sixth Edition; Ninth Edition. Small fat 8vo. (approx. 14 x 9cm) dark red cloth hardback, brown morocco title label, gilt, to spine. 228pp. plus 2pp. Publisher's List, illustrated with four small engravings. 253pp., illustrated with frontispiece and four other full page engravings. 208pp. with hand-coloured frontispiece. Ink name and dates (1839 and 1869) to early blank. Some pencil annotations to third work. Occasional light foxing. Covers rather rubbed with light edgewear. Overall a GOOD+ COPY. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…